AOL World Series of Poker Profiles: Michael Pinto

AOL is sending six lucky winners to the World Series of Poker 2008 in Las Vegas this year. We’re excited to have such fine players represent our team. AOL games are running a series of winner interviews of our top players. Our poker studs beat out tens of thousands of other players to get a shot at the World Series of Poker Championship. AOL games is a family. For our next spotlight player we bring you the ultimate family poker player, hailing from Texas, Michael Pinto.

Alfredo you are under the AOL games spotlight

How do you feel about representing AOL in the World Series of Poker?
I feel very honored. I know that there are a very limited number of seats given.

What is your occupation?
Orthopaedic Physician's Assistant

Tell us about your family and who will be accompanying you to the WSOP?
My wife Marie will be accompanying me to Las Vegas. Support at home's being given by Mikey, Riley, Philip, Dorrie and Lauren.

What is it about poker that so engrossing for you?
It's a very mentally challenging game.

Is there any advice you would give to the online poker playing public?
Hang in there! Do you have "lucky" items?
No.

If you win a huge prize, what will you do with the money?
Depends on the size of the prize. Probably wouldn't change things too much.

What did you do when you won your online tournament and found out you'd be going to play in the live WSOP?
Didn't quite believe it was true!

Do you play other games on AOL?v Not really.

Are you making any special preparations for the WSOP?
Not really; just reading.